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A SUMMARY OF THE MOST EXCITING ART NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE While we focus on Indian art, we can’t obviously function in a vacuum. It’s a small world and everything is connected, especially on the web. So, let’s train our spotlight across the world map to see what’s going on — from art trends […]
Artist Veer Munshi remembers his early life in Kashmir and tells Santanu Borah what made him want to go to Baroda. This is first part of a four-part series There are enough instances in the history of the human race that shows that conflict mothers great ideas, events and art. The thinking human being always
Why Is Rohit Bal One of the Biggest Names in the Fashion Industry If you keep up with fashion trends, celebrities, and red-carpet events, you must’ve heard of and seen Rohit Bal. Bal was an Indian fashion designer who passed away on 1st November 2024, just a day after Diwali at 63. He was a
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Muzaffar Ali to Present His Works in ‘Faras Nama‘ Artist and filmmaker Muzaffar Ali is set to present his work in his newest exhibition at Bikaner House’s CCA building. It will celebrate his sketches over four decades, and a new set of canvases and bronzes on his favorite subject – the horse. Muzaffar’s art is
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KNMA’s Newest Exhibition, ‘The Elemental You’ The Kiran Nadar Museum of Art presents ‘The Elemental You,’ the first in a series dedicated to the practices of South Asian diaspora artists, curated by Akansha Rastogi. The exhibition initiates a critical dialogue among the works of three artists: Simryn Gill, Neha Choksi, and Hajra Waheed. The show
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Arboretum – Ebb and Flow Nature Morte, Mumbai opens its gate for duo Thukral & Tagra’s new painting collection titled ‘Arboretum – Ebb and Flow.’ Their artworks respond to the relationship between the real and the digital world. The exhibition will open on Thursday, August 29, 2024, from 6 PM to 8 PM. The paintings
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Veer Munshi, born in Srinagar, Kashmir, studied fine arts at M.S. University Baroda and has lived in Delhi/Gurgaon since 1990. Over a three-decade artistic career, his work has consistently centered on the theme of exile, using art to express his anguish over the situation in his home state. His work reflects the pain and struggle
VEER MUNSHI IN CONVERSATION WITH ABIR | FIRST TAKE 2024 JURY | ABIR INDIA Read More »
In his reflection on the evolution of the art scene, Veer Munshi, a distinguished jury member of Abir India First Take 2024, provides insightful observations on the dramatic growth and diversification within the field. Munshi reminisces about the early days of the showcase, highlighting the profound changes that have shaped the current art landscape. Veer
Introduction One among the plaster castes that loom over readers in a Dublin library, a 17th-century miniature painting shows an image all too recognizable to today’s tipplers down the pub: a ruckus. The image, called ‘Akbarnama: Akbar Fights Man Singh of Amber at a Drinking Party’, from the illustrated Akbarnama series shows the Mughal emperor
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SM Sultan’s Life Sheikh Mohammed Sultan, popularly known as SM Sultan, was a Bangladeshi decolonial artist who worked in painting and drawing. He was born on this day, August 10, 1923, in Jessore, Bangladesh. His works were characterized by their repeated selection of subjects in the form of peasants engaged in labour. To enhance this